Job prospects Crop Specialist in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists (NOC 21112) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 12%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

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